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has anyone compared Nordost Frey ICs vs Valkyrja

I have the NAD M3 integrated amplifier connected to the matching NAD M5 SACD player. My speakers are Dynaudio Confidence 5, using Nordost SPM speaker cables. The interconnect I used so far is Audioquest Jaguar XLR, but I would like to upgrade to Nordost. I just don't know wether I should get the Valkyrjas over the Freys, or should I go the painful way and get TYR, maybe even Vallhalla. Would I ven hear the difference or does that require a whle new leauge of Nordost speaker cables? Any words of wisdom would be highly appreciated.
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marcossy
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Mjordans,

Since you mentioned that Heimdall has its own character and Frey is different, would you please comment on how Frey interconnects differ from the Heimdall. Currently I own a Heimdall between a Krell 400xi integrated amp and an Audio Aero Prima CD player, and was considering to swap the IC from Heimadall to Frey. I also have the same feeling as you about Heimdall and thought Frey could be just a step-up with almost same taste.

Thanks in advance.

marcossy
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Mjordans, thank you for the prompt and so complete comments on my question.
It is interesting to know that Frey might present, sometimes, details that sound bright. I thought Frey was more full bodied and rounded sound than Heimdall.

I am anxious to try Frey IC in my system but since I live in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the price of Nordost products at authorized dealer is prohibitive. So, I've been shopping several cables at Agon but the latest one (a Shunyata Python Alpha Helix power cable) I purchased more than a week ago is still hold at the customs and I am afraid I will have to pay some import duty. Anyway a friend of mine has Frey IC and I will borrow it and compare with my Heimdall soon and will post my impressions here.
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